汽
水

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The word 汽水 (qìshuǐ) is formed by combining two independent concepts: 汽, meaning "steam" or "vapor", which here represents the effervescent, gaseous fizz, and 水, meaning "water". The compound directly and visually describes the drink as "fizzy water" or "vapor water", creating a clear, sensory image of the carbonated beverage it names.

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我喜欢喝汽水。

Wǒ xǐhuān hē qìshuǐ.

I like to drink soda.

夏天喝汽水很凉快。

Xiàtiān hē qìshuǐ hěn liángkuai.

Drinking soda in summer is very refreshing.

这瓶汽水有点甜。

Zhè píng qìshuǐ yǒudiǎn tián.

This bottle of soda is a bit sweet.

孩子们在派对上喝汽水。

Háizimen zài pàiduì shàng hē qìshuǐ.

The children are drinking soda at the party.

如果你渴了，可以买一瓶汽水解渴。

Rúguǒ nǐ kěle, kěyǐ mǎi yì píng qìshuǐ jiěkě.

If you are thirsty, you can buy a bottle of soda to quench your thirst.

Word Definition - 汽水

qì shuǐ soda pop; carbonated soft drink

Individual Character Details

汽 qì
水 shuǐ, shuǐ